The Pros of Group & Solo Practice

The biggest advantage to practicing T’ai Chi Chih (TCC) with a group is the commitment to practice. For 20 years, I knew I needed a daily practice but allowed other priorities (especially those defined by others) to move my practice to the backseat. I started a daily practice (with teaching for 15 minutes before the practice) three years ago. That commitment has kept me true to my own daily practice. Not everyone attends daily, but they are grateful that there is a practice being held.

More advantages to a group practice? The energy created is like a warm bath. It reinforces the yin and yang of the movements, carrying everyone along with it. Secondly, when I’m not leading, the release from counting and thinking ahead to the next movement results in a deeper meditation.

Pros to solitary practice? My own needs are given free rein. I may do whichever movements and as many of them as I feel like. I can pause for as long or as little as needed.